Bruno Andrade says Benfica have put 26-year-old up for sale | OneFootball

Benfica have reportedly put Richard Ríos on the transfer market, and the Colombian international’s representatives are already in Europe with the aim of resolving the midfielder’s future. According to Bruno Andrade of CNN Portugal, the player’s agents recently stopped in Lisbon and are looking to find a solution for the departure of Benfica’s No. 20.

According to the same source, the Benfica hierarchy has shut the door on any possible departures for Gianluca Prestianni, Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis. On the other hand, the club is said to be open to negotiating Amar Dedić, Anatoliy Trubin and Richard Ríos, in a strategy that could bring in significant funds in this transfer window.

Interest in the Colombian midfielder is not exactly new. According to Football Insider, Newcastle are keeping a close eye on Richard Ríos and see the player as one of the main candidates to replace Bruno Guimarães, who moved to Arsenal.

The Magpies’ officials have been monitoring the midfielder for several months and could move forward with an offer. The situation therefore takes on particular importance in the final stretch of the transfer window. The Colombian international has returned and has made three appearances for Benfica this season after representing his national team at the World Cup.

The player arrived at the Luz in the summer of 2025 from Palmeiras in a deal valued at €27 million. In his first season wearing the eagle on his chest, the Colombian midfielder established himself as one of the team’s standout figures, featuring in 45 matches, in which he scored eight goals and provided six assists.

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